Nepal Map & Atlas

Nepal is divided into 14 first-level administrative divisions:

Kathmandu is the largest urban area in Nepal with about 895,000 people.

Highest terrain in Nepal: ≈ 8,741 m — read from the global elevation model, so summit heights are approximate. The physical map paints elevation bands from green lowlands to brown highlands.

Chhettri 16.5%, Brahman-Hill 11.3%, Magar 6.9%, Tharu 6.2%, Tamang 5.6%, Bishwokarma 5%, Musalman 4.9%, Newar 4.6%, Yadav 4.2%, Rai 2.2%, Pariyar 1.9%, Gurung 1.9%, Thakuri 1.7%, Mijar 1.6%, Teli 1.5%, Yakthung/Limbu 1.4%, Chamar/Harijan/Ram 1.4%, Koiri/Kushwaha 1.2%, other 20% (2021 est.)

Regionally, Chhettri is the most common ethnic group across most of the 14 divisions, while Magar predominates in 3 divisions (Dhawalagiri, Lumbini, Rapti); Brahman-Hill predominates in 2 divisions (Gandaki, Mechi); Yadav predominates in 2 divisions (Janakpur, Sagarmatha); Newar predominates in 1 division (Bagmati).

Source: CIA World Factbook (2021 est.) · regional dominance compiled by Glostats from censuses and surveys

Hindu 81.2%, Buddhist 8.2%, Muslim 5.1%, Kirat 3.2%, Christian 1.8%; less than 1%:  Prakriti, Bon, Jains, Sikh (2021 est.)

Regionally, Hindu is the most common religious group across most of the 14 divisions.

Source: CIA World Factbook (2021 est.) · regional dominance compiled by Glostats from censuses and surveys

Nepali (official) 44.9%, Maithali 11.1%, Bhojpuri 6.2%, Tharu 5.9%, Tamang 4.9%, Bajjika 3.9%, Avadhi 3%, Nepalbhasha (Newari) 3%, Magar Dhut 2.8%, Doteli 1.7%, Urdu 1.4%, Yakthung/Limbu 1.2%, Gurung 1.1%, other 8.9% (2021 est.)

Regionally, Nepali is the most common language group across most of the 14 divisions, while Maithali predominates in 2 divisions (Janakpur, Sagarmatha); Bhojpuri predominates in 1 division (Narayani); Doteli predominates in 1 division (Seti).

Source: CIA World Factbook (2021 est.) · regional dominance compiled by Glostats from censuses and surveys